Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 29, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 6856 BELLAIRE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77074 4908
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 29, 2021
Operation number: 1716535
Licensed capacity: 75 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 08:00 AM-03:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,904
Citations recorded	19
Record covers	December 15, 2021 – May 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	6
Medium	4
Medium Low	1
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 491 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 30, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined supervision was not maintained when a two-year-old child left the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 6, 20258 citations recorded8 of 840 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 2/7/2023.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2025.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Emergency medical treatment information is needed for five children who are transported.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The annual certification was last completed 01/22/2024 Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Three children needed a statement of special needs. Two children needed an address for the emergency contact. One child needed emergency care information such as name, address, and phone number of the child's physician or emergency care facility. One child needed authorization for emergency medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employeeRisk level: Low

While evaluating eight personnel files, I observed several files missing signed and dated statement from the employee/trainer.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025.

746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of OperationRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have documentation showing the carbon monoxide detection system was tested.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2025.

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

During today's inspection I observed a bottle of medication stored on a counter that was accessible to children. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

A parent signature is needed on one child's food allergy emergency plan.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025.

InspectionJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 14, 20249 citations recorded9 of 366 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Nap mats were missing labels during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Observed a caregiver in the Three's classroom who had direct access to children in care. The caregivers background check is pending and the operation has not received an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - CertificateRisk level: Medium Low

Training certificates in the following topics were not available for review for 2 staff: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024.

746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glassRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit in van used to transport children. Note: The provider obtained an extra thermometer and placed it in the first aid kit in the van during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children was not observed in the vehicle used to transport children.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

Multiple caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

Documentation showing the smoke detector and carbonoxide detectors have been tested within the last month was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to usRisk level: Medium High

Documentation stating a sanitation inspection is not required was not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

The food allergy emergency plan forms for 2 children with documented food allergies was not signed by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024.

InspectionMay 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 346 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 426 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

There were 2 classrooms on the playground that did not have access to the tracking system for children in their care. Note: The Interim Director brought the sign in/out logs to the caregivers druing the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 26, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 15, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 426 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.